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Paris Baguette's Impressive North American Growth Through Q3 2026

Paris Baguette, a renowned global bakery café franchise, has successfully continued its expansion across North America in the third quarter of 2026. Holding the esteemed title of the top bakery café in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® for six consecutive years, the brand remains steadfast in its growth strategy by forging new franchise agreements, securing leases for future locations, and opening additional cafés. This momentum is fueled by an increasing demand from guests who appreciate the unique offerings of Paris Baguette.

Throughout Q3, the bakery café chain awarded 32 new franchise agreements and secured 22 leases, leading to the successful opening of 15 new café locations. This achievement is part of a larger journey for the franchise, which, to date, has awarded a total of 119 franchise agreements, signed 83 leases, and inaugurated 53 new cafés in the current year alone.

Among the highlights of Q3 was the brand's debut agreement for its first café in Maine. Additionally, existing franchisees in Texas will be expanding their operations with plans to open six new locations in Missouri and three in Pennsylvania. Furthermore, Paris Baguette took a significant step by opening its inaugural New Mexico café in the city of Albuquerque, thereby entering yet another promising market.

Currently, with 341 open locations and an ambitious plan to launch 40 more by year-end, Paris Baguette is on track to approach a landmark total of 400 cafés, with systemwide sales projected to surpass $1 billion. This notable growth was acknowledged recently as the brand climbed to the 41st position on the Franchise Times Top 400 ranking, which evaluates the largest franchise systems in the U.S. based on global sales volume.

CEO Darren Tipton articulates the brand's philosophy: “Paris Baguette was built around a simple idea—the neighborhood bakery café should be a place where people come together. As we continue growing across North America, we're seeing that idea resonate with franchisees and guests alike.” This vision for creating a community hub is evidently supported, as the brand garners enthusiasm from both current and prospective franchise owners.

In addition to its impressive growth in café locations, Paris Baguette has also formed a national partnership with the popular television show, Dancing with the Stars, for its 35th season. This collaboration features exclusive limited-time beverages inspired by the show and special promotions for National Dance Day, alongside exciting sweepstakes that offer fans the chance to attend the captivating Season 35 finale in Los Angeles.

The strategic participation of Paris Baguette’s executive team in notable industry events, such as the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) gatherings and the International Franchise Expo (IFE) held in Toronto, further strengthens its reputation within both the franchise and real estate sectors. Notably, Sage Kriss, the director of real estate, was invited to speak at the ICSC Columbus event, showcasing the brand's influential presence in these domains.

Tipton continues to emphasize the mission behind Paris Baguette: “We’re building more than a network of cafés, we’re building places where people can gather, connect, and feel at home. That’s at the heart of Paris Baguette.” This commitment resonates well with their vision of expanding to approximately 1,000 cafés across North America.

Looking ahead, as Paris Baguette gears up for a potentially successful final quarter of 2026 with 40 additional cafés slated for opening, more communities will soon be able to indulge in their signature offerings, including freshly baked cakes, pastries, daily breads, alongside a diverse menu of sandwiches, salads, and made-to-order beverages. The brand firmly believes that enjoying the warmth and joy inherent in its cafés can foster deeper connections among guests.

ABOUT PARIS BAGUETTE

Paris Baguette operates as a bakery café franchise with an impressive presence of over 4,000 units worldwide. Since establishing its first franchise in the U.S. in 2015, the brand has grown significantly, with over 300 locations across North America. Their mission is straightforward yet impactful: to provide guests with a welcoming café experience that cultivates joy for all. To learn more about owning a franchise, interested parties can visit ownaparisbaguette.com.